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Design of Coastal Engineering Structures unit (JEE402)

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Location: Launceston

Introduction

This is an advanced design unit of the Ocean Engineering specialisation that introduces the students to key concepts in coastal engineering. The unit extends and applies the concepts from hydrodynamics and marine structural engineering to the context of coastal-zone hydrodynamics, design of coastal-protection structures, and management of coastal environment. Students are also introduced to the elements of port engineering and the design of berth structures.

Summary

Unit name Design of Coastal Engineering Structures
Unit code JEE402
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
Australian Maritime College
Discipline National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics
Coordinator Doctor Hamid Ahmadi
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Honours

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

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Learning Outcomes

  • Apply key concepts in coastal-zone hydrodynamics in the design of coastal structures.
  • Explain natural coastal processes and their impact on coastal engineering.
  • Implement calculation methodologies in the design of coastal structures and port facilities for a given design brief.
  • Understand engineering accountability for safety and environment in the context of sustainable design of coastal engineering structures.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
030913 $1,192.00 $1,192.00 not applicable $3,435.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Requisites

Prerequisites

JEE363

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

1 x 2-hr workshop weekly (12 weeks)

1 x 2-hr tutorial weekly (12 weeks)

AssessmentClass Test 1 (15%)|Class Test 2 (15%)|Assignment 2 (30%)|Assignment 1 (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

The entire reading content will be communicated through the weekly lecture notes/slides. No additional readings are required.
Recommended

1. Sorensen RM, “Basic Coastal Engineering”, 3rd Edition, Springer Science + Business Media Inc, US, 2006.

2. Reeve D, Chadwick A, Fleming C, “Coastal Engineering: Processes, Theory and Design Practice”, 3rd Edition, CRC Press, US, 2018.

3. US Army Corps of Engineers, “Coastal Engineering Manual: Part VI”, Department of the Army, Washington DC, US, 2011.

4. US Army Corps of Engineers, “Shore Protection Manual: Volumes I & II”, Department of the Army, Washington DC, US, 1984.

5. Nippon Steel Corporation, “Steel Sheet Piling Design Manual”, Nippon Steel Corporation, Japan, 1984.

6. Thoresen CA, “Port Designer’s Handbook”, Institution of Civil Engineers (ice) Publishing, UK, 2014.

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